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The master development plan for the Flats did not call for industrial silos to be erected along the banks of the Cuyahoga. True, much industry is already part of the infrastructure of the Flats, but the silos were erected in the 1990s. If the silos were needed for business, couldn't the port of found a better location on their property?

Their seems to be a mindless stupidity that has permeated in the development of downtown Cleveland. For decades, many beautiful downtown neighborhoods were demolished, only to be replaced by parking lots. Add the addition of the silos on prime riverfront land as one of these mindless actions.

City leaders and developers should work in concert to follow the cities master plan, the port should move sooner rather than later, and surface parking lots need to be filled in.

For Eaton, its potential move to the suburbs is a tasteless decision. Despite its problems, downtown Cleveland is still the star of this region.

Obama is leading in the Ohio polls? Maybe our state is not as dumb as I thought. The new Republican strategy seems to center on telling outright lies in the hope that less intelligent American's(the party's base) will buy it. Small government, lower taxes, the party of freedom? All flasehoods. The creation of the DEA by Repuplicans is a huge infusuion of government , the Iraq war is a huge drain on our economy, and the only freedom that Republicans are passionate about is gun rights. They are by far the worst political party on American's civil freedoms.

Perhaps to get more of the Ohio religious vote, Republicans can whip up a lie that Obama is the anti-Christ.

To fudguru: Republicans stand for small government? The DEA, created by Nixon, and bolstered by every suceeding Republican administration is a huge infusion of government and a large drain on our tax paying dollars. Lower taxes? Iraq war spending?.....Strong military and traditional family values are trademarks of far right wing ideology, Hitler championed both in Mein Kampf.

For conservative Republicans, freedom is a meaningless word that only serves to put a happy face on the Iraq war. Domestically, Republicans are the worst party on freedom. In addition, a centrist(whom you falsely claim John McCain is) does not accept tyrannical policies against Americans. Just as we are verbally tough with terrorists who sponser tyranny, we must also be tough on Republicans who disrespect American's freedoms.

McCain's selection of Palin has validated what I've suspected all along. The Republican Party is under the strangulation of Karl Rove. No longer does the libertarian sect of the Republican party have any power, religious conservatives rule the day. Look at Republican stances on current issues(banning internet gambling, reinforcing drug laws, attempting to ban euthanasia, giving law enforcement unlimited surveillaince of Americans, etc...). Republicans are not the party of freedom. Stop mentioning Abraham Lincoln, for unlike current day conservative Republicans, he represented the true American ideals of freedom and equality.

Yes try2teach Nazism promoted authoritarian fascist government. I've read many books on political theroies comparing Nazism(far right thought) to Communism(far left thought). Both are awful examples that should be avoided. I'd recommend to every American to read Hitler's manifesto, Mein Kampf and judge for themselves whether today's Republican principles mirror Hitler's ideology. Hitler was a strong believer in nationalism(patriotism), using fear to advocate war, racism, censoring of books and film, bringing elements of faith into politics, and taking authoritarian stances toward issues that should be covered by freedom ie.,drug use. All these are staunch pillars of the conservative Republican platform except for racism(however, in the 1960s Republicans opposed interracial marriage and used race scare tactics in the South to help Nixon get elected.)

Rnagel, I have read the history books. Haggling over the proper name of Hitler's political party is missing the point. Hitler's political principles, written in Mein Kampf, are classic right wing philosophy, or stated differently, a guidebook to tyranny. In Mein Kampf Hitler suggested censoring film and media (becasue of the rotting moral character it promoted.) He also talked extensively about the importance of faith(Hitlers first wish was to become a Catholic priest.) I honestly believe that few right wingers or Republicans in America favor concentration camps, however, why is it that Palin favors censoring books in libraries? And why is "faith" and "religion" continually brought up by Republicans?

It should be remembered that Adolph Hitler(a right wing zealot) was a family man who was great with kids. Mein Kumpf, Hitler's manifesto, tells how government should gear its laws towards families. A canidate's personal family affection(in any country) should have no bearing on what type of governing ideas they possess. In fact, an overdone focus on family can easily become an excuse for tyranny(just look at our U.S. drug laws - mainly infuenced by out of control paternalism in the 1980s.)

McCain loves this country bercause of its faith? This shows how far the Republicans have come from the original idea of America. We where a country founded on the ideals of freedom and equality where no religious litmus tests were needed. Now religious litmus tests are important as ever to Republicans, just look at the nomination of Palin.

Selfishly, freedom is only mentioned by Republicans in monetary terms - taxes. The typical Republican has no appreciation for the civil liberties of Americans.

I just wish the Republicans were honest with the rest of America and stated plainly that they would rather see the United States turn into a theocracy without the 1st amendment.

Palin is a typical conservative republican who puts on the phony facade of "Americanism" (think flag lapels), but wants no part in following through with the freedom and equality that America was founded upon.

Although we've heard the word "freedom" from George Bush numerous times(mostly to put a happy face on a disastorous war), has he followed through with freedom in his domestic policy? Making online gambling illegal, strengthening drug laws, fighting the state of Oregon on its euthanasia policy.... expect more of the same from Paulin. Even worse, Paulin's censorship suggestion to Alaska's library director should give every American the creeps.

Isn't the most un-American philosophy one that rejects freedom and embraces totalitarianism? And where does this philosophy reside in American politics? Soley with the conservative arm of the Republican Party.

There's a Bible story that reminds me of conservative republicans like Paulin or Bush. Think of the narrative where Jesus criticizes religious leaders whose clothing gave off an air of holiness, yet whose actions spoke something completely different.

Sarah Pulin seems like Dick Cheney. Hunter, NRA supporter, capital punishment lover. One could only imagine the crazed foreiogn policy she would conjure up. Suprisingly, however, she is even worse than Dick Cheney, because it is almost certain that she will bend towards a strong paternalistic streak. The last large scale paternalistic movenment in government was Nazi Germany. Freedom and equality were ignored, and government became the mothers and fathers of adult citizens. I hate to make the Nazi comparison, but Sarah Pulin's got all the trademarks of an extreme far right zealot. Be very scared America, if she should ever lead the White House.

A well informed musical critique of the Jonas Brothers should of went like this: The Jonas Brothers don't do anything particularly well, their melodies, chord changes and rhythm aren't inventive. Lyrically cliche and artistically unimaginitive this groups appeal rests solely on their image. Predction: they'll be nowhere in 10 years. Unfortunatey, Jon Soeder was unable to shed light on the poor taste of the Jonas Brothers and their fans.

The Waterfront Line is failing because we failed to think big. We should have built the Waterfront Line as a loop passing through Chinatown, CSU, Playhouse Square, Gateway.....With gas prices soaring and Cleveland's re-devolopment crucial, their should be more discussions on this option.

Great idea, the Warehouse District is currently an ugly array of suface parking lots toward Public Square. Filling it in with residential and retail space is a great fix. However, the design looks a little cold and uncreative, where are the balconies? Why do the current buildings on W. 6th and St. Clair(built in the 1800s) look so much better? My suggestion would be not to model the proposed residences after the ugly industrial warehouses on W. 9th. Look to the drawings of original downtown Cleveland, and take a cue from buildings such as 600 St. Clair(where the Blue Point Grille is located.)

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